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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right), presents Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter, with the entity’s ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System Standard certificate, during a recent ceremony at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Applauding (from left) are: National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Manager, Navenia Wellington Ford; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili.

National Security Ministry Targets Portfolio Entities for ISO Certification

Having successfully seen the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) through to ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification, the Ministry of National Security is now looking to pilot other entities under its portfolio towards achieving the same for...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) receives a certificate of gratitude from Chukka Caribbean Adventure's Production Manager, Antonio Barker (centre) at the official opening of the Chukka Ocean Post Sandy Bay in Hanover on Thursday (December 17). Looking on at right is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean, Marc Melville.

Minister Bartlett Hails US$ 3 Million Investment by Chukka Caribbean in Sandy Bay Attraction

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Aubyn Hill, highlights a matter while making a presentation during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 18).

Senator Hill Pleased with B+ Rating from Standard and Poor’s

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting two Ministerial Orders during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 18). The Orders, which were approved, aim to further strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism framework.

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force Upgrades Jamaica’s Rating

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BOJ Holds Policy Interest Rate at 0.50 Per Cent

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gary McKenzie, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

5 years ago Social Security

MSMES Encouraged to be Security Conscious During Christmas Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is imploring operators of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) to be security conscious during the yuletide season. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gary McKenzie, said that business owners must pay greater attention to their environment as they...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTransport

Operators of Sangster Airport Hailed for Quality Service Delivery During COVID-19

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague has commended MBJ Airports Limited, for its commitment to the delivery of world-class service during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said that the entity, which operates the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, has exceeded the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ health and safety protocols for the facility. The Minister, in a...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, expounds on a matter while piloting the National Housing Trust (Amendment) (Special Provisions) Act, 2020, during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (December 18).

5 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NHT to Spend $123 Billion on Affordable Housing Over Next Two Fiscal Periods

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is projected to spend $58 billion in the 2021/2022 financial year, and another $65 billion in the ensuing fiscal period, as it continues to provide affordable housing solutions for Jamaicans. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, while piloting the National...

5 years ago Local Government

41 Companies and Individuals Charged for Breaches of Plastic Ban

Forty-one companies and individuals have been charged for breaches of the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Plastic Packaging Materials Prohibition (PPM) Orders since the implementation of the ban on single use plastics in 2019. Chief Executive Officer and Governemnt Town Planner, NEPA, Peter Knight, in making the disclosure, said that 27 persons have already been convicted. “The remaining matters are set...

Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

5 years ago Commerce

Be Careful When Shopping at Local Online Stores

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging Jamaicans to take certain precautions when making purchases from local online vendors, who do not have a store-front. Director of Communications at the agency, Latoya Halstead, is advising consumers not to make full payment for an item before delivery. “I would recommend cash on delivery because these are hard times and people will...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) speaking at a virtual press conference on Friday (December 18), to announce the third phase of the ban on single use plastics. Seated (from left) are Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Hopeton Heron and Planning and Research Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Edson Carr.

5 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Have Until June to Become Compliant With Third Phase of Plastic Ban

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says that businesses and consumers will have until June 2021 to become fully compliant with the measures under the third phase of the ban on single-use plastics, which take effect on January 1. This phase relates to the importation, distribution, manufacture and use of commercial single-use...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders at a special meeting at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth on Thursday (December 17).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Working to Cauterize Potential Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there is an aggressive push by the Ministry to stave off a potential surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the New Year. “We are concerned that going into the festive season, the temptation is to do more of that which will result in more cases going into January and...